JVC GR-SXM86ED specifications Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover. •Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (pgs. 48 – 51) and familiarise yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 52 – 54 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its bottom.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Cassettes marked “ ” and “ ” can be used with this camcorder.

However, S-VHS recordings are possible* only with cassettes marked “ ”. *GR-SXM86ED/SXM85ED/SXM76ED/SX56ED only.

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Contents Instructions Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Models equipped with LCD monitor onlyPower Cord Remote Control Unit RM-V716U Battery Pack Automatic DemonstrationHow To Attach The Core Filter EN5To Detach The Battery Pack Charging the Battery PackPower Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery packEN7 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time unit minGrip Adjustment Tripod MountingComes on Date/Time SettingsPower lamp Rotate Menu to selectRecording Format Setting 10 ENEN11 Regular VHS VCRRecording Mode Setting Tape Length SettingLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN13To Stop Recording 14 ENShooting While Watching Rotate Bright until the bright levelJournalistic Shooting models equipped with LCD monitor only EN15SELF-RECORDINGmodels equipped with LCD monitor only Zoom Out 16 ENZoom EN17 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recordingNight-Scope 18 ENSnapshot If you press during Record-StandbyFades in/out to a black screen Fade/Wipe EffectsEN19 20 EN Program AE With Special EffectsDigital Effects EN21Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment If you select Jlip ID noSystem Menu Menu Screen ExplanationsCamera Menu 24 EN Date/Time Insert Instant TitlesTime-Lapse Set REC Time and 2 of Animation aboveEN27 Set the Power Switch to Press MENU. The Menu Screen appearsExposure Control Auto Focus Focusing28 EN Manual FocusEN29 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation Press Menu again to close the Menu ScreenLoad a tape pg Set the Power Switch to 30 ENTo cancel the effect, select OFF in step EN31Use the provided A/V cable and S-Video cable Use the provided A/V cableTape Dubbing Power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections EN33Cover 34 ENCassette Adapter Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentEN35 Functions ButtonsEN Using the Remote Control Unit Press Play to find the scene of interest EN37Playback Zoom To End Zoom38 EN Insert EditingFor Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Audio DubbingEN39 Press Shift for this one 40 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connectorEN41 Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause terminal42 EN Select ScenesOUT 9 the scene you want to edit and press Pause Editing cable and the A/V cable44 EN SettingsCharging time varies according to the ambient temperature Date/TimeTBC TBC indicator turns green grey with a camcorder equippedRecording Time BaseRecording does not start No power is suppliedRecording cannot be performed Animation or Time-Lapse is notLens CAP warning indicator may blink when An error number i.e. E03 appearsThat Date/Time setting is carried out Lens CAP warning indicator48EN 3 4 5 y u # $ %EN49 50 EN Night-Scope Indicator ................... pgVHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator Indications During RecordingEN51 Tape Counter Tape Running Indicator PlaybackIndications During Playback Indications FunctionUse only the following batteries To prevent damage and prolong service life52 EN To avoid hazardEN53 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not To prolong service lifeCleaning The Camcorder About moisture condensationGeneral ConnectorsOptional Accessories GR-FX36EDGR-FXM66EDGR-SX56EDGR-SXM76EDGR-SXM85EDGR-SXM86ED